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There's a lot of stuff people have submitted to the site over the past 8 years that hasn't been reviewed yet. ChuckyG and Red Ant are currently trying to review as much of it as possible. If you'd like to help, check out the request for editors message I posted on inthe00s. I plan on adding more sections to the site and improving what's here once the existing material has been reviewed.

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Top Ten Albums List by flibbidy
  • 10. Weezer, "Weezer (aka The Blue Album)"
    The Sweater Song was the coolest song on the radio when it came out. The rest of the album didn't disappoint.
  • 9. Nirvana, "Unplugged in New York"
    Maybe not a studio album full of original recordings, but who cares? Kurt Cobain had become famous for playing loud pop songs, but showed he was sometimes at his best while playing an acoustic guitar.
  • 8. Green Day, "Dookie"
    While hailing from the punk rock underground's East Bay scene, the sound is far more radio friendly, but that's not always a bad thing. Infectious melodies like this are hard to ignore.
  • 7. Alice in Chains, "Dirt"
    A dark album full of songs about drug addiction and pain, and probably one of the most influential albums of the decade.
  • 6. Sublime, "Sublime"
    Released shortly after the death of singer/guitarist Bradley Nowell, it served as a fitting eulogy. Few vocalists of the era delivered with such soulful emotion. The laid back vibe of the album combines with Nowell's powerful vocal style to produce a truly great album.
  • 5. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    Some people dismissed them as a Nirvana or Pearl Jam rip off, but people who say that simply aren't listening. A dark, twisted sound that continues to influence hard rock today.
  • 4. Smashing Pumpkins, "Siamese Dream"
    Billy Corgan is an underrated guitarist and Cherub Rock remains one of the best guitar songs of all time. From megahits like Today to lesser-known gems like Mayonaise, the album is great from start to finish.
  • 3. Rancid, "...And Out Come the Wolves"
    An underrated album, but huge in punk rock circles. They captured the spirit of punk, but with far better musical chops than your standard, run of the mill punk band.
  • 2. Pearl Jam, "Ten"
    Like a fusion of Jimi Hendrix and the Ramones. Eddie Vedder's voice was refreshing and original at the time, even if it has been copied many times since. This album was a huge breath of fresh air at a time when popular music desperately needed it.
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    No explanation required.
I feel like I could spend hours naming honorable mentions...
Added to the site on November 18, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Nicholas Courier
  • 10. Green Day, "Dookie"
    I dont particularly like this album, but if it is what sparked Green Day to eventually do American Idiot which is by a landslide there best album and arguably one of the best albums of all time, ill give them credit for going in the right direction with this one.
  • 9. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Not a big fan of Nirvana, however, you must give credit where credit is due. Every decade has that one artist for the 90's that was Curt Kobain.
  • 8. Metallica, "Load"
    Although this album is a change of sound and style from Metallica's original music, this album still has great music.
  • 7. Eminem, "Slim Shady LP"
    In my opinion Eminem is the most talented rapper, this is just one of his many great albums.
  • 6. Dr. Dre, "The Chronic"
    This landslide album is by far my favorite rap album. Dre's transition from gangster rap to more of a hip hop vibe is incredible.
  • 5. Alice in Chains, "Dirt"
    The most underrated grunge band of all time. This is simply an incredible album
  • 4. Megadeth, "Youthanasia"
    In the to 5 greatest metal albums of all time but only in my opinion. Songs such as Killing Road, Blood of Heroes, A Tout Le Monde are classics.
  • 3. Pantera, "Cowboys From Hell"
    In the top 5 greatest metal albums of all time.
  • 2. Metallica, "Metallica(Black Album)"
    A masterpiece that trancends the barrier between metal heads and pop, grunge, punk, rap, fans
  • 1. Red Hot Chilli Peppers, "Californication"
    An incredible album from start to finish. This album was the begginning of great Red Hot Chilli Peppers music to come.
In the end these are all just my opinions and taste for music. Except for the Californication part, thats just fact.
Added to the site on November 18, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Lynda
  • 10. Days of the New, "Days of the New I"
    The writing for this album is fantastic and so are the vocals.
  • 9. Screaming Trees, "Sweet Oblivion"
    Definitely one of my all time favorites. Mark Lanegan has an excellent voice. They too are under-rated.
  • 8. Collective Soul, "Dosage"
    Collective Soul is incredibly under-rated. All of their albums are fantastic. This one just happens to be my favorite.
  • 7. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    Simply awesome.
  • 6. Gin Blossoms, "New Miserable Experience"
    The Gin Blossoms have a very catchy, poppy sound. This album shows them at their finest.
  • 5. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Classic.
  • 4. Stone Temple Pilots, "Purple "
    I love STP. They are great live. This is a phenomenal album. Every track is fantastic.
  • 3. Soundgarden, "Superunknown "
    It's hard to not love this one.
  • 2. Soundgarden , "Down on the Upside"
    It has a great mix of styles and shows Soundgarden's versatility as a band.
  • 1. Temple of the Dog, "Temple of the Dog"
    It's my favorite album of all time. The fusion of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam is simply amazing. Not a bad track on this album.
Just my opinion. Others would come from Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Meat Puppets, Bush, REM, Mad Season, Live and The Black Crowes
Added to the site on November 18, 2011
kiss, "revenge" (1992)
this is kiss' heavyiest album i think since hotter than hell & the last album with Eric Carr.
Submitted by Matt. Added to the site on November 18, 2011
kiss, "phsyco circus" (1998)
the first album with all 4 original members in 18 years.
Submitted by Brian. Added to the site on November 18, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by maddie
  • 10. alice in chains, "jar of files"
    yup alice in chains again
  • 9. blink-182, "enema of the state"
    had 2
  • 8. daft punk, "homework"
    had to put them on
  • 7. stone temple pilots, "core"
    its ok
  • 6. offspring, "smash"
    yup
  • 5. alice in chains, "dirt"
    its good
  • 4. weezer, "weezer"
    ok for weezer
  • 3. nine inch nails, "downward spiral"
    sweetness
  • 2. operation ivy, "operation ivy"
    prtty seet album
  • 1. green day, "dookie"
    best band eva after brokeNCYDE
if only i could have gone to woodstock 1994
Added to the site on June 08, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Johnny Smash
  • 10. Garbage, "Garbage"
    before there was Goldfrapp there was Garbage. They knew how to rock and dance all in the same song.
  • 9. Rufus Wainwright, "Rufus Wainwright"
    What torment and sadness in his aching voice. Give it a listen will you? It needs love and attention.
  • 8. VS, "Pearl Jam"
    Love this album still holds up after so many years.
  • 7. Sonic Youth, "Experimental jet set trash, and no star"
    My favorite band of all time. their commercial success and a match made in heaven on how kim and thurston understand Teenagers. Thank you for this album.
  • 6. Pj Harvey, "To Bring You My Love"
    She brought out the devil in me I knew lurked behind the inner soul of my body. She is still going strong, but this album was a must in the 90's and today as well.
  • 5. Fiona Apple, "Tidal"
    This is my jagged little pill. She paved the way for adele and her heartbreak. Give it a listen. It kills you with her soothing vocals.
  • 4. Hole, "Live through This"
    This is my high school album. 94-95 where two great years for music for me. This record still plays daily at least once a day.
  • 3. Portishead, "Portishead"
    Truly a classic album. Prefer this to their debut much darker and more fully realized to me.
  • 2. Bjork, "Post"
    Still travel with this record. Amazing writing,vocals, and of course lots of bjork quirk.
  • 1. Tori Amos, "Boys For Pele"
    Truly an amazing album. very underrated. yet it debuted at number 2 on the charts when released, but produced no hit singles. just listen to it from beginning to end and let tori take you on a wild ride.
So many Great album. Honorable mention goes to Nin downward spiral. Oh my loved it. Tori amos-Under the pink and choirgirl hotel.
Added to the site on June 08, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Johnny Smash
  • 10. Garbage, "Garbage"
    before there was Goldfrapp there was Garbage. They knew how to rock and dance all in the same song.
  • 9. Rufus Wainwright, "Rufus Wainwright"
    What torment and sadness in his aching voice. Give it a listen will you? It needs love and attention.
  • 8. VS, "Pearl Jam"
    Love this album still holds up after so many years.
  • 7. Sonic Youth, "Experimental jet set trash, and no star"
    My favorite band of all time. their commercial success and a match made in heaven on how kim and thurston understand Teenagers. Thank you for this album.
  • 6. Pj Harvey, "To Bring You My Love"
    She brought out the devil in me I knew lurked behind the inner soul of my body. She is still going strong, but this album was a must in the 90's and today as well.
  • 5. Fiona Apple, "Tidal"
    This is my jagged little pill. She paved the way for adele and her heartbreak. Give it a listen. It kills you with her soothing vocals.
  • 4. Hole, "Live through This"
    This is my high school album. 94-95 where two great years for music for me. This record still plays daily at least once a day.
  • 3. Portishead, "Portishead"
    Truly a classic album. Prefer this to their debut much darker and more fully realized to me.
  • 2. Bjork, "Post"
    Still travel with this record. Amazing writing,vocals, and of course lots of bjork quirk.
  • 1. Tori Amos, "Boys For Pele"
    Truly an amazing album. very underrated. yet it debuted at number 2 on the charts when released, but produced no hit singles. just listen to it from beginning to end and let tori take you on a wild ride.
So many Great album. Honorable mention goes to Nin downward spiral. Oh my loved it. Tori amos-Under the pink and choirgirl hotel.
Added to the site on June 08, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Andrew
  • 10. Soundgarden, "Badmotorfinger/Superunknown"
    Impossible to pick. These two albums are Soundgarden at their peack. Badmotorfinger is the best of their hard rock, with Jesus Christ Pose being the most creative metal song of all time. Superunknown revealed psychedelic tendancies and established them as on the the decade’s greatest bands. Two great albums that will be listened to for years to come.
  • 9. Red Hot Chili Pepeprs, "Blood Sugar Sex Magic"
    The band at their funkiest. Songs like Suck My Kiss, Under the Bridge, Sir Psycho Sexy, and Funky Monks show the band reaching heights that they never again would reach, though they come pretty close on Californiacation.
  • 8. Temple Of The Dog, "Temple Of The Dog"
    A supergroup of two the 90s biggest bands, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, before they were the biggest bands of the 90s. In honor of Andrew Woods, the late lead singer of Mother Love Bone, there were no expectations, and the result was just straight of great music. This wasn’t the angst ridden music grunge is known to be. It was sad, but with a purpose. They weren’t hating life, they were mourning the death of a great friend. One of the most beautiful collections of rock songs ever.
  • 7. Love Battery, "Between the Eyes"
    - I doubt many have heard of this masterpiece, but it’s the best psychedelic album of the 90s. Coming out of the grunge scence in the early 90s, they were as much influenced by Jefferson Airplane and Pink Floyd and the 13th Floor Elevators as they were by the hardcore punk bands of the 80s. Despite their lack of success and legacy, on a pure musical standpoint, this album is one of the most creative and psychedelic masterpieces of all time. LSD not included.
  • 6. Pavement, "Wowee Zowee"
    One of the weirdest albums I’ve ever heard that remains a great album. Pavement pretty much played whatever they felt like on this album. It’s spontaneous, quirky, at times loud, at times beautiful, and most of all, it’s a mess. But what a mess it is. This album could be rock’s single greatest achievement in self-indulgence, along with the White Album.
  • 5. Third Eye Blind, "Third Eye Blind"
    Shamelessly catchy, you could call these guys sell outs if they didn’t sound so genuine playing it. Wrongly labeled as post grunge, this is happy, catchy, arena rock in the vein of U2. I think every song on this album has been stuck in my head at one point or another. Definitely one of the best.
  • 4. Dispatch, "Bang Bang"
    This legendary indie band knew how to make music. Bang Bang is probably their strongest work, featuring their hit, The General. It’s a beautiful blend of acoustic, rock, and even a hint of reggae. Best independent band of all time.
  • 3. Sublime, "Sublime"
    A seamless blending of rock, reggae, punk, hip-hop, jazz, and whatever else they felt like playing. Never before nor since has a band sounded quite like this. For all their imitators, this album is still one of a kind.
  • 2. Blind Melon, "Blind Melon"
    Hippies born 25 years too late. When everyone else was making angsty, self-loathing grunge, these guys hit the charts with No Rain, a song you simply can’t listen to without being happy. These guys are still alternative, but they have a definite classic rock vibe. Very worthy of the number two spot on this list.
  • 1. Pearl Jam, "Yield"
    Any single Pearl Jam album from the 90s could justifiably go in this spot. Ten with its energy and youth, Vs with its raw aggression, Vitalogy with its sporadic, beautiful mess, or No Code with its… well, whatever the hell that album had. But Yield is my personal favorite. Some called it a long waited return to their early hard rock sound of Ten, but this is far from the truth. While the weird detours that filled Vitalogy might be, at least for the most part, gone, Yield isn’t a straightforward rock album. On Yield, Pearl Jam explores garage punk with Do the Evolution and Brain of J, beautiful ballads with Wishlist and Low Light, classic rock with Faithful and All Those Yesterdays, and even Funk with their unappreciated gem, No Way. On Given to Fly and In Hiding, Pearl Jam reaches majestic new heights that they have never reached before. Lyrically, Pearl Jam is at their best yet. There’s a clear eastern influence, and it seems they’re no longer angry with the world. Truly one of the 90s best, and my personal favorite record of all time.
honorable mentions: Jane's Addiction- Ritual de lo Habitual, Nirvana- In Utero, Hammerbox- Numb, Oasis- Definately Maybe, Lemonheads- It's A Shame About Ray
Added to the site on June 08, 2011
Top Ten Albums List by Brock Wilson
  • 10. Nirvana, "Unplugged"
    This IS Kurt Cobain at one of his lowest moments and it turned in to one of the most beautiful albums I've ever heard
  • 9. Sublime, "40 Oz. To Freedom"
    How can you dislike Waiting For My Ruca???????
  • 8. Bush, "Sixteen Stone"
    This album is flawless....Needs at least a dozen listens
  • 7. Blind Melon, "Nico"
    This is Richard Hoon at his finest, most natural state... R.I.P.
  • 6. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    Amazing CD that I still listen to frequently to this day
  • 5. Modest Mouse, "The Lonesome, Crowded West"
    This is the BEST album they ever put out. There is no contest. It introduced me to Indie music
  • 4. Alice In Chains, "Dirt"
    In my opinion the best grunge band (and album) of the 90's
  • 3. Third Eye Blind, "Third Eye Blind"
    One of those CDs you can listen to over and over again
  • 2. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
    Do yourself a favor, and just buy it
  • 1. Tool, "Aenima"
    The most talent shoved in to a single band since Led Zep
90's = Best generation of music
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